City HOA Management
Michael Black Broker/Manager CMCA 45 Quail Ct #112, Walnut Creek, Ca 94596 925-466-2200
Our Mission: To bring positive impact and meaningful value to every community we manage City
At our HOA management company, we believe in transparency, collaboration, and community-driven decision-making. consulting Board of Directors plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our neighborhoods. Here’s what you need to know about the BOD responsibilities:
1. Fiduciary Guardianship:
- The Board acts as a fiduciary for the non-profit homeowners association (HOA). Their decisions directly impact property values within the community.
- Their primary responsibility is to protect, preserve, and enhance the value of the properties governed by the association.
- The Business Judgment Rule (BJR) creates a presumption that directors' decisions are based on sound business judgment.
2. Community Enhancement:
- The Board sets rules and regulations for residential conduct, including common space usage, landscaping standards, and overall community aesthetics.
- By facilitating community enjoyment, they create a great place to live for all residents.
3. Collaboration with Management Company:
- While the Board sets the rules, our HOA management company implements them and advises the Board on Business matters.
- The management company ensures residents follow HOA regulations and legal requirements.,.
4. Annual Budget and Policy Disclosures :
- Each year, associations must distribute an "ANNUAL BUDGET REPORT" and an "ANNUAL POLICY STATEMENT"
- ANNUAL BUDGET REPORT 30 to 90 days Prior to Start of Fiscal Year
(Civil Code § 5300) .
- Pro Forma Budget. A full budget or a summary (Civ. Code § 5320) showing the estimated revenue and expenses on an accrual basis. [NOTE: Boards must notify members, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to any increase in regular assessments or any special assessment. (Civ. Code § 5615.)]
- Reserve Summary & Funding Plan
- Major Component Repairs. A statement as to whether the board will defer or not undertake repairs or replacement of any major component with a remaining life of 30 years or less, including a justification for the deferral or decision not to undertake the repairs or replacement.
- Insurance Summary. Distribute a summary of the association's insurance.
- Assessment & Reserve Form. The Assessment and Reserve Funding Disclosure Summary form, prepared pursuant to Section 5570, shall accompany each annual budget report or summary of the annual budget report.
5. Annual Membership Meeting & Elections :
- Most membership meetings are held annually. Per the Corporations Code, associations are required to hold membership meetings as often as the bylaws specify, but no less often than director elections are required. (Corp. Code § 7510(b).) The Davis Stirling Act states that director elections are held at the expiration of terms and at least once every four years. (Civ. Code § 5100(a)(2).)
- The management company ensures residents follow HOA regulations and legal requirements.,.